Beard Basics: Tips for Growing and Maintaining Facial Hair

The popularity of beards isn’t going away anytime soon. And no matter if it's the crisp air of fall, the frigid temps of winter, or the sunny days of spring and summer, it's always the perfect time to start growing your beard. But there’s more to having a beard than simply not shaving, learn what else goes into growing facial hair.

Growth strategy

Growing a beard can be a test of will—it can take at least 4 to 6 weeks to grow in fully. While some areas grow faster than others, you may have a patchy or uneven look while it grows. By keeping it closely cropped, the patches won’t be noticeable. Manage uneven growth by trimming the long sections down to the length of the shortest ones. Your stylist can help out here. Have a beard trim as part of your regualr haircut schedule. Over time, the length and fullness will improve.

Get into the habit of giving your facial hair a good combing every day. By adding this easy step into your daily routine, you will train it to grow in the right direction. It will also tame flyaway hairs and release any loose strands or tangles so it looks tidy and smooth.

Deep clean

While your beard probably gets rinsed in the shower and might get sudsed when you wash your face, neither is as good as a dedicated beard scrubbing. By cleansing twice a week with a beard-specific product, you’ll wash away oil, bacteria, and even dead skin. It will also keep facial hair healthy, just like shampoo. Bonus: Beard washing cuts down on itchiness, and leaves the hair soft and shiny. After you’ve washed it, dry your beard by simply patting it with a soft, clean towel. Rough rubbing can create frizz and tangles.

When it’s time to take off some length, adding a beard trim to your routine haircut is a good move. Using professional clippers, your Supercuts stylist can give you a clean, comfortable, precise cut at any length, and concluded with the perfect finishing touch—the Hot Towel Refresher®. And in between professional trims, use a small pair of scissors to keep your mustache trimmed to the top of your lip so your mustache doesn't get in the way every time you eat.